Georgia Bulldogs 72, Florida Gators 69

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) —Yante Maten scored 23 points, including a huge 3-pointer to send the game into overtime, and Georgia beat Florida 72-69 Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak in Southeastern Conference play.

Maten added 10 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season.

The senior scored eight consecutive points to put the Bulldogs (14-11, 5-8 SEC) ahead for good early in the extra frame. He helped Georgia overcome an 11-point deficit in the final 10 minutes and win in Gainesville for the first time since 2002.

The Bulldogs also swept Florida for the first time since the 1996-97 season.

The Gators (17-9, 8-5) looked like they would win in regulation after Egor Koulechov scored eight points in the final 2:36. But Jalen Hudson turned the ball over, and Maten hit a wide-open 3-pointer from the top of the arc to send it to overtime.

Maten also drained a 3 with 15.8 seconds remaining in regulation to keep Georgia close.

BIG PICTURE

Georgia: Coach Mark Fox needed this victory to keep from losing seven of eight, but he probably will need a bunch more to save his job. Fox has earned only two NCAA bids in eight seasons, losing in the first round in 2011 and 2015.

Florida: The Gators looked like they had turned a corner since losing three consecutive league games. But this was a step back and could be the start of a significant slide. Florida plays three of its final five in the regular season on the road. The stretch includes games against Tennessee, Auburn and Kentucky.

UP NEXT

Georgia: Hosts No. 18 Tennessee on Saturday. The Volunteers have won seven of their last eight.

Florida: Plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Commodores have won four straight at home.